Events for April 2014
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 18 - Apr 8    CASA Volunteer 101 Training
Become a CASA. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are community volunteers, trained to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Family Court. CASA advocates help children find safe, permanent, loving homes. RSVP BY FEBRUARY 16 TO PARTICPATE.
Date: February 18, 2014
Website: http://www.casasoutherntier.org
Location: Big Flats Community Center 476 Maple Street Big Flats, NY 14814
Contact: Ruth Tyndell at 607-936-CASA (2272)
EMail: casasoutherntier@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Interview - February 18 On-line Training starts March 3 Classrom training 9-11 am on March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8
Fees/Admission: None
Mar 14 - Apr 25     West End Gallery: 10 Artists "In the Spotlight"
West End Gallery announces the opening of a new exhibit, "In the Spotlight"!   March 14 - April 25
The exhibit features new work by 10 regional artists working in a variety of medums;  Michael Barr, Bruce Baxter, Joseph Q. Daily, Ross Delano, David Higgins, Jennifer Fais, Dana Hawk, Valorie Rohver, Bob Santandrea, and Judy Soprano.
There will be an opening reception on Friday March 14  5:00 -7:30 p.m.
  with music performed by Michele Gordon & Dennis Winge
This event is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to visit.


Date: March 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.westendgallery.net/
Location: West End Gallery 12 West Market Street Corning NY, 14830
Contact: 607-936-2011
EMail: info@westendgallery.net
Date/Time Details: On Exhibit March 14 - April 25 Opening Reception Friday March 14th 500-7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Mar 29 - Apr 6    Spring Break

Looking for a fun destination for school breaks? Visit the Museum for lots of family-friendly activities that will keep the kids (and the parents!) busy and happy. Make Your Own Glass Snowman ($29; all ages), Heart Paperweight ($44; ages 14+), or Heart Bead ($20; ages 10+). Participate in You Design It; We Make It! at the Hot Glass Show and explore the galleries with a Winter Wonders Gallery Hunt or a guided Family Hidden Treasures Tour. Museum admission for kids and teens, 19 and under, is always free. Adult Day Passes are $16, with a 50% discount for local residents.

Date: March 29, 2014
Website: http://www.cmog.org
Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
Contact: 800-732-6845
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: March 29-April 6 9am-5pm
Fees/Admission: Included in Museum Admission
Apr 4    Event at CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc.
Calling all Superheroes!

Join CASA of the Southern Tier and Crystal Cinemas in Painted Post for the opening night of Captain America: the Winter Soldier on April 4!  See the show, check out the superhero photo booth, and learn about how CASA is helping abused kids in our community get the help they need in Family Court to lead safe and happy lives.

Every child needs a hero, but abused children need Superheroes!!

For more information and showtimes, visit us on the web at:

www.casasoutherntier.org
www.crystalcinemas8.com
Date: April 4, 2014
Website: http://www.casasoutherntier.org
Location: Crystal Cinemas 94 Victory Highway Painted Post, NY 607-937-5008
Contact: CASA of the Southern Tier 607-936-2272
EMail: casasoutherntier@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 4 Evening showtimes to be posted soon!
Fees/Admission: Standard movie ticket prices apply, donations welcome!!
Apr 4    Exhibit Opening Reception: Robert Ivers

ROBERT IVERS: A retrospective visual diary, 1989 - 2014
Curated by Allen C. Smith
Exhibit Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 5 - 7 pm
This event is free and open to the public.


“My work is created out of gratitude and love and strives to capture the shining moments of life.”

Robert Ivers studied design and architecture at Pratt Institute, the University of Illinois, and MIT. He served as Director of Design for Corning Incorporated. His design consultancies included; the National Endowment for the Arts, NASA, Department of the Interior and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as a Fulbright initiative in England with British Business Schools. He retired from Corning Incorporated and now concentrates on painting. The exhibition will remain on display April 4 - May 20, 2014

Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.171CedarArts.org
Location: 171's Houghton Gallery, 155 Cedar Street in Corning
Contact: info@171cedararts.org
EMail: info@171cedararts.org
Date/Time Details: April 4, 2014 | 5 - 7 PM
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Apr 4    Annual Dinner: Corning Chamber Celebrates 100 Years!

Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Radisson Hotel Corning
Contact: Molly M. Mulligan
EMail: MMMulligan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 4th, 2014
Cocktail Hour begins at 6pm
Fees/Admission: Per Person: $80
Per Table of 10: $950
Apr 6    Apartment Tour

 

Enjoy a self-guided tour of luxurious newly-renovated upper story living spaces and spacious contemporary loft homes in Corning’s Gaffer District during the seventh annual Apartment Tour on Sunday, April 4th, from noon until 4:00pm. New this year will be a dessert reception at The Rockwell Museum from 2:00-5:00pm, as well as a self-guided architectural tour of The Rockwell.

 

Many Gaffer District businesses will be “adopting” an apartment, giving ticket holders a miscellaneous collection of gift cards, coupons, freebies and other promotional materials.  Ticket holders can also purchase raffle tickets for chances to win donated items and gift certificates.


Sponsored by Market Street Coffee & Tea, proceeds will benefit The Rockwell Museum’s educational program and the Parent Resource Center.  Tickets are $20 and are available at Market Street Coffee & Tea, 61 East Market Street in Corning.  (Note: Children under 16 will not be allowed on the tour.)
Date: April 6, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://marketstreetcoffeeandtea.com/events.php
Location: Corning's Gaffer District
Contact: Pam Weachock, Market Street Coffee & Tea
EMail: MarketStCoffee@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 6th noon until 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: $20 available at Market Street Coffee & Tea, 61 East Market Street, Corning
Apr 8    Business After Hours: Corning Country Club
Join us at the Country Club for this fun networking event!
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Corning Country Club
2501 Country Club Drive
Corning, NY 14830
 
Contact: Molly M. Mulligan
EMail: MMMulligan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 8th
5-7pm
Fees/Admission: Chamber Members: $5.00
Not-Yet Chamber Members: $10.00
Country Club Members: FREE!
Apr 8    Finger Lakes Wines and Comfort Foods
Marti Macinski, owner and winemaker at Standing Stone Vineyard in Hector, will help you discover new wines and new ways of pairing wines. You'll learn about a variety of wines and what flavors best pair with a variety of foods.

Must be 21 years of age to participate.
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.ecatnight.com
Location: Elmira College Cowles Hall
Contact: Phone:(607) 735-1825 +
EMail: continuinged@elmira.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $59 per person; Chamber members receive a 15% discount
Apr 10    Non-Profit Round Table: Revised Compliance Regulations
Are you a nonprofit organization or on the board of a nonprofit organization?

Find out what you need to know about the new nonprofit revitalization act. Let us help you make sure compliance rules!

- the new legal requirements
- the timeline
- the implications
- the potential penalties
 
Presented by: 
Jennifer Arbore, CPA, EFP Rotenberg LLP
Joseph Casion, Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Three Rivers Conference Room A
114 Pine Street, 2nd floor
Corning, NY 14830
Contact: Molly M. Mulligan
EMail: MMMulligan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: 8:30am -10:00am
Fees/Admission: Members are FREE 
Thank you to our Educational Program Sponsor: Chemung Canal Trust Company
Apr 10    Behind the Glass Lecture: Meet the Artist Mark Peiser

Hear a lecture by glass artist Mark Peiser. Free and open to the public. RSVP  to membership@cmog.org or 607.438.5600.

Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.cmog.org
Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
Contact: 607-438-5600
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: April 10 6pm-7pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 11    Breakfast Briefing: With Dr. Katherine Douglas
POSTPONED ... STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULED EVENT DATE!

A Special Breakfast Briefing Event

 
"A regional resource: for education, professional training, and workforce/community development "
 
The CCC Transformation Project and StartUp NY Update
 
Date:  Friday, April 11th
Location:  Radisson Hotel Corning, Carder Room
Time:  8:30 am - 10:00 am
Presenter: Dr. Katherine Douglas; President, Corning Community College 
RSVP: Molly Mulligan, MMMulligan@CorningNY.com or 607.936.4686

Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Radisson Hotel Corning
Contact: Molly M. Mulligan
EMail: MMMulligan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 11th
8:30am - 10:00am
Apr 12    Event at Imagine That!
The Imagine That! annual "IN YOUR EASTER BONNET PARADE" Saturday, April 12th from 11am to 1 pm!   Children of all ages bring a hats to the store to decorate with the Easter Bunny.  Weather permitting, the Easter Bunny will lead us in a "parade" down Market Street at 1pm!  Call Imagine That! to register 607-937-4242.  86 W. Market Street, Corning, NY
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 86 W. Market Street, Corning, NY
Contact: Imagine That! 607-937-4242 www.imaginethatkids.com
EMail: info@imaginethatkids.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12th 11am to 1pm
Fees/Admission: Free Reservations requested
Apr 13    FunDay Sunday

FunDay Sundays will be held once a month, now through April 2014 to coincide with the Museum's Free Sunday promotion.  Each FunDay Sunday, new themes and galleries will be highlighted. The program is free.

  • April 13, 2014 - Native American pottery is exquisite in design and functionality. Inspired by the new exhibition, On Fire! The Nancy and Alan Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery, design your own pot with ancient symbols and geometric shapes. Families of all ages are welcome.
Date: April 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.rockwellmuseum.org/FunDay-Sunday.html
Location: Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Contact: 607-937-5386
EMail: admission@rockwellmuseum.org
Date/Time Details: 12-3 pm 4/13/14
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 19    Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Saturday, April 19, 2014
9:00 am & 10:30 am Seating



Breakfast Menu Includes:
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
French Toast Sticks
Home Fries
Asorted Cereals
Danish
Mixed Fresh Fruit Salad
Cofee, Tea, Juice, Milk, Hot Chocolate

Reservations Required:
607-535-6116

 
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel ~ 16 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY
Contact: 607-535-6116
EMail: cpeacock@harthotels.com
Date/Time Details: April 19, 2014 9:00 am & 10:30 Seating
Fees/Admission: $9.95 Adult Per person ~ $5.95 Children ages 5-12 ~ Children 4 and under eat free ~ Price does not include sales tax or gratuity
Apr 19    OPEN HOUSE

Come and Meet the owner and Licensed Massage Therapist, April R Roush-Stanley while enjoying some food, drinks, door prises, and Specials if attending the Open house!


~Specials include saving 15% on product bought the day of the Open House & 15% savings on a future service if booked at the Open House!~

Please call or Register yourself on Facebook.com/TrinityTheraoeutics/Events
Trinity Therapeutics, Where the Healing is YOU
607.542.9809
9 East Pulteney Street, 
Corning, NY, 14830
TrinityTherapeutics@iCloud.com
TrinityTherapeutics.MassagePlanet.com
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://TrinityTherapeutics.MassagePlanet.com
Location: 9 East Pulteney Street, Corning, NY, 14830
Contact: 607.542.9809 TrinityTherapeutics@iCloud.com Facebook.com/TrinityTherapeutics/Events
EMail: trinitytherapeutics@icloud.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 19 from 11am-4pm
Fees/Admission: No Charge
Apr 20    Easter Brunch Buffet at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
Celebrate Easter with Us!
Grand Brunch Buffet at the
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Sunday, April 20, 2014
11:00am - 6:00pm
Served in the Harbor Ballroom
Call 607-535-6116 for reservations


Breakfast Offerings:
Served 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
With Omelets Made to Order

Fresh Fruit and Cheese Display
Mixed Greens Salad
Tri Color Tortellini Salad
Roasted Vegetable Salad

Apricot Glazed Ham
Herb Roasted Turkey
Roasted Garlic Pepper Prime Rib Au’Jus
Baked Sole with Fennel and Vanilla Vinaigrette
Chicken Breast with White Beans,
Swiss Chard and Madeira Wine

Mediterranean Couscous
Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Harvest Grain Rice Pilaf
Gingered Green Beans with Wild Mushrooms
Sesame Braised Carrots and Snow Peas
Almond-Cider Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Assorted Dessert Display       
 
$29.95 Adult Per Person • $12.95 Children Ages 5 – 12
Children 4 and under eat free
Beverage additional charge.
Price does not include sales tax or gratuity.
Date: April 20, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com
Location: Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel 16 North Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY
Contact: 607-535-6116
EMail: cpeacock@harthotels.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $29.95 Adult Per Person ? $12.95 Children Ages 5 ? 12. Children 4 and under eat free Beverage additional charge. Price does not include sales tax or gratuity.
Apr 24 - Apr 27    Annual Student Art Show

Discover the extraordinarily creative talents of more than 2,000 local students on display at this year's Annual Student Art Show at The Corning Museum of Glass. The Student Art Show includes the works of students from elementary, middle and high schools in the Corning area. The artwork in the high school and middle school level is judged in 20 different media.  No Museum admission is required to see the show.

Date: April 24, 2014
Website: http://www.cmog.org
Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
Contact: 800-732-6845
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: April 24-27 9am-5pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 24    Artists-in-Residence Lecture: Alison Lowry and Jong Pil Pyun

Hear the April Artists-in-Residence discuss their work and projects at The Studio during this informal lecture. At The Studio. Free and open to the public; no reservations required.

Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.cmog.org
Location: The Corning Museum of Glass
Contact: 800-732-6845
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: April 24 12pm-1pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 25    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House: Centerway ExecuCenter
Corning, NY) - The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Centerway ExecuCenter. All are welcome to join us for this event.
Centerway ExecuCenter
5 East Market Street, 2nd Floor, Corning, NY 14830
Friday, April 25th, 2014 4:00pm-6:00pm
Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres provided by Holmes Plate 


About Centerway Execucenter:

The Centerway ExecuCenter (CEC), Corning’s premiere serviced and virtual office facility is now open.  Located at 5 East Market Street in downtown Corning, NY, the Centerway ExecuCenter provides the benefits and prestige of a high quality business complex for a fraction of the cost of doing it yourself.  Available features include furniture, telephone services, high-speed internet access, mail service, and touchdown spaces. Conference and meeting rooms are available on a pay as you use basis.  Also included are shared services such as reception area, receptionist, business service area with copier/printer, and common areas. 

Our virtual offices provide the road warrior, home office entrepreneur or start up business with part time or full time office space, a professional business address for mail and telephone services. CEC provides fully equipped Class A offices to businesses that need them for full time or part time use, on a long term or short-term basis. 

Flexibility is the key to CEC’s customer service.  Whether you need a cubicle for one hour or an executive office for one year, an intimate meeting room, impressive boardroom or training room, CEC has a space and a plan to meet your specific requirements.


Centerway ExecuCenter
5 East Market Street
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: +1.607.259.7353
Email: info@centerwayec.com

For additional information about Centerway ExecuCenter, contact: 
Albert Johnson, Johnson_al@centerwayec.com, 607-368-4667 or 
Stuart Sammis, Sammissk@centerwayec.com, 607-684-8981
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 5 East Market Street
2nd Floor
Corning, NY 14830
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25th
4pm Ribbon Cutting
4pm - 6pm Grand Opening Celebration
Apr 29    Educational Program Event: Media Relations with Denis Sweeney
When No Comment is the Wrong Comment – Media Relations 101

Program Description
Preparing for a phone call or e-mail from the media is a must for any organization executive, manager or public relations employee looking to elevate their company’s profile, especially during a crisis situation. When “No Comment” is the Wrong Comment—Media Relations 101 focuses on practical techniques with seminar attendees participating in an on-camera videotaped mock interview on how to:
• Avoid communication blunders
• Learn what to say before saying it to the media 
• Prepare key specific talking points for the media and the community.     
 
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
1 West Market Street
2nd Floor
Corning, NY 14830
Contact: Molly M. Mulligan
EMail: MMMulligan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday, April 29th
Fees/Admission: Open to Chamber Members only